Free Book at Smashwords - Boomerang - Page 3

plumboz · 12-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Well, I can't say it much better than..

Lots of mobileread coupons redeemed, along with some lovely folks investing the $1.99 retail for Boomerang*. The day job isn't in any danger of becoming history, but I have to say that the only thing that improves a day more than a growing download report is when I receive a nice note from someone who has read (or is in the midst of reading) Boomerang to let me know they are enjoying it.

*Once the royalties actually start making their way from Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Amazon, half is going straight to the Mountain View High School Toro Band. Wish I could tell you your purchase is tax deductible, but t'ain't so.

plumboz · 12-11-2009, 05:41 PM

Things are gonna get kind of hectic here (and, I'm sure, at your household too) with the holidays and all, so I wanted to take this opportunity to remind mobileread members that the coupon on Boomerang will expire at the end of the month.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a General Round of Good Wishes to all.

Best,
Alan

Coupon Code for Boomerang at Smashwords: GK59K (new code, good through Dec. 31, 2009)

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4167
__________________

plumboz · 12-14-2009, 09:53 AM

A few days ago I mentioned that I had a goal of 500 downloads for Boomerang by the end of the year. Although it is not possible for me to have a precise day to day count now that it has become available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Smashwords are great with regular updates. And I am glad to say that we are inches away from the 400 download mark! That counts coupon use and actual sales. Thanks to the mobileread members who have added Boomerang to your libraries. I would love to have you let me know what you think.

Best,
Alan

plumboz · 12-17-2009, 10:58 AM

Two weeks left on the coupon.

Here is a link to the section of my blog that has the opening chapters of Boomerang.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Alan

plumboz · 12-18-2009, 03:39 PM

Just wanted ya'll to know I don't really look like the little fellow to the left.

My eyes are blue.

plumboz · 12-19-2009, 02:13 PM

Not that there is anything wrong with the little man in the tuxedo. A lingering case of anchovy breath, but nothing that can't be made right with a Tic-Tac or three.

dreams · 12-19-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumboz

Just wanted ya'll to know I don't really look like the little fellow to the left.

My eyes are blue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumboz

Not that there is anything wrong with the little man in the tuxedo. A lingering case of anchovy breath, but nothing that can't be made right with a Tic-Tac or three.

Looks like you are having fun.

How are the sales and ranking going?

PS When is the sequel coming out?

plumboz · 12-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Hi dreams,

Of course I am having fun. What's the point of not?

As for sales and rankings, well, all I can say is that bringing Boomerang out as an ebook has been great in giving me the opportunity to reach readers who probably never would have even considered checking out my work.

Sequel? Oh, you bet I've got a sequel in the works. In Close Enough for Jazz, Ted and Jerry have to first keep tabs on and then rescue a pampered teenager in the US on a cultural exchange program. That was begun when I had hopes that Boomerang might make a bit of a splash in the Publishing World. But keeping in mind that my family (especially my Beloved) has a right to eventually see me turn some sort of profit off this time consuming obsession of mine, "Jazz" has been necessarily put on the backburner for now as I concentrate on what I hope is a more conventionally marketable book called The Baer Boys*. I think both are wonderful books (so far, I mean I'm only about a third the way done with either), but for now I think it is best to concentrate on one, and that one is The Baer Boys.

Of course, I will jump right back to the new Ted and Jerry adventure if Boomerang finds a receptive readership significant enough to make a publisher say "Hmm! Lookee there!"

Now 'scuse me whilst I polish my spats!

Alan

*I have the first three chapters on my wordpress blog.
Writing a Novel Living a Life

plumboz · 12-20-2009, 12:24 PM

Here's the latest review for Boomerang on Smashwords.

This very funny book had great characters and a fast-moving plot. The reader is led to wonder what could possibly be so special about the title object. A madcap quest takes the various groups of people closer and closer to the goal. Each of them will have very different reasons. Messed-up hotels, dodgy cars, and a slew of other details makes this novel seem like it could happen to you. I loved this book. It would make a great movie, too.

Thanks, Donna Rail!

dreams · 12-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Well, life does seem to get in the way sometimes.

Then those pesky bills always seem to want to be paid.

Congratulations on the nice review. It's always great to hear from readers how much they enjoyed reading Boomerang (I really did.) I still have my

that, by some miracle, a sequel will appear.

plumboz · 12-20-2009, 03:19 PM

No miracles required, just some more time. That story ain't going anywhere except down on paper and then out to whoever cares to read it.

And I hope many of the same readers will warm to The Baer Boys.

A big thanks to all the mobileread members who have downloaded Boomerang these past few days. I hope you enjoy it!

Alan

plumboz · 12-20-2009, 09:16 PM

Grab your coat,
And get your hat.
Leave your worries
On the doorstep.
Life can be so sweet,
On the sunny side of the street.

Or something like that.

Have a great day, everyone!

Croptop · 12-21-2009, 01:52 PM

Alan,

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for posting the coupon code way back when. I grabbed a copy of your book from Smashwords and added it to my queue. It finally made it to the top of the list and I'm about 3/4 of the way through now. I've really enjoyed the book so far and will certainly check out your next book (whichever one you end up publishing first -- although if I get to have a vote, I'd lobby for another Jerry and Ted adventure) when it's published.

Happy holidays.

plumboz · 12-21-2009, 07:32 PM

Croptop,

Thanks for the very kind note. That sort of thing takes a day and makes it some sort of terrific, believe you me.

I hope Boomerang continues to entertain all the way to the end. And thanks for the vote for another Ted and Jerry adventure.

If you are so inspired, a review, however brief, at any of the venues carrying Boomerang (Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes and Noble) would be wonderful. Oh, and tell your friends! Especially the ones with $1.99 to spare.

But in any case, thanks so much for letting me know you are enjoying it. You have made my day!

Best,
Alan

Billjr13 · 12-21-2009, 10:04 PM

Alan thanks again just finished Boomerang and posted a review at Smashwords. Merry Christmas and get the next book done. :0

12-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#31
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Thanks, Mobileread Readers! Well, I can't say it much better than.. Lots of mobileread coupons redeemed, along with some lovely folks investing the $1.99 retail for Boomerang. The day job isn't in any danger of becoming history, but I have to say that the only thing that improves a day more than a growing download report is when I receive a nice note from someone who has read (or is in the midst of reading) Boomerang* to let me know they are enjoying it. *Once the royalties actually start making their way from Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Amazon, half is going straight to the Mountain View High School Toro Band. Wish I could tell you your purchase is tax deductible, but t'ain't so.

12-14-2009, 09:53 AM	#33
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Closing in on the goal! A few days ago I mentioned that I had a goal of 500 downloads for Boomerang by the end of the year. Although it is not possible for me to have a precise day to day count now that it has become available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Smashwords are great with regular updates. And I am glad to say that we are inches away from the 400 download mark! That counts coupon use and actual sales. Thanks to the mobileread members who have added Boomerang to your libraries. I would love to have you let me know what you think. Best, Alan

12-18-2009, 03:39 PM	#35
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Just wanted ya'll to know I don't really look like the little fellow to the left. My eyes are blue. Last edited by plumboz; 12-18-2009 at 08:05 PM.

12-19-2009, 08:50 PM	#38
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Hi dreams, Of course I am having fun. What's the point of not? As for sales and rankings, well, all I can say is that bringing Boomerang out as an ebook has been great in giving me the opportunity to reach readers who probably never would have even considered checking out my work. Sequel? Oh, you bet I've got a sequel in the works. In Close Enough for Jazz, Ted and Jerry have to first keep tabs on and then rescue a pampered teenager in the US on a cultural exchange program. That was begun when I had hopes that Boomerang might make a bit of a splash in the Publishing World. But keeping in mind that my family (especially my Beloved) has a right to eventually see me turn some sort of profit off this time consuming obsession of mine, "Jazz" has been necessarily put on the backburner for now as I concentrate on what I hope is a more conventionally marketable book called The Baer Boys. I think both are wonderful books (so far, I mean I'm only about a third the way done with either), but for now I think it is best to concentrate on one, and that one is The Baer Boys. Of course, I will jump right back to the new Ted and Jerry adventure if Boomerang* finds a receptive readership significant enough to make a publisher say "Hmm! Lookee there!" Now 'scuse me whilst I polish my spats! Alan I have the first three chapters on my wordpress blog. Writing a Novel Living a Life Last edited by plumboz; 12-19-2009 at 08:58 PM.*

12-20-2009, 03:19 PM	#41
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	No miracles required, just some more time. That story ain't going anywhere except down on paper and then out to whoever cares to read it. And I hope many of the same readers will warm to The Baer Boys. A big thanks to all the mobileread members who have downloaded Boomerang these past few days. I hope you enjoy it! Alan Last edited by plumboz; 12-20-2009 at 08:54 PM. Reason: insert word "enjoy". It kinda makes more sense that way

12-11-2009, 05:41 PM	#32
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Things are gonna get kind of hectic here (and, I'm sure, at your household too) with the holidays and all, so I wanted to take this opportunity to remind mobileread members that the coupon on Boomerang will expire at the end of the month. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a General Round of Good Wishes to all. Best, Alan Coupon Code for Boomerang at Smashwords: GK59K (new code, good through Dec. 31, 2009) http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4167 __________________

12-17-2009, 10:58 AM	#34
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Two weeks left on the coupon. Here is a link to the section of my blog that has the opening chapters of Boomerang. Happy Holidays to everyone! Alan

12-19-2009, 02:13 PM	#36
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Not that there is anything wrong with the little man in the tuxedo. A lingering case of anchovy breath, but nothing that can't be made right with a Tic-Tac or three.

12-20-2009, 12:24 PM	#39
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Here's the latest review for Boomerang on Smashwords. This very funny book had great characters and a fast-moving plot. The reader is led to wonder what could possibly be so special about the title object. A madcap quest takes the various groups of people closer and closer to the goal. Each of them will have very different reasons. Messed-up hotels, dodgy cars, and a slew of other details makes this novel seem like it could happen to you. I loved this book. It would make a great movie, too. Thanks, Donna Rail!

12-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#40
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Well, life does seem to get in the way sometimes. Then those pesky bills always seem to want to be paid. Congratulations on the nice review. It's always great to hear from readers how much they enjoyed reading Boomerang (I really did.) I still have my that, by some miracle, a sequel will appear.

12-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#42
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Grab your coat, And get your hat. Leave your worries On the doorstep. Life can be so sweet, On the sunny side of the street. Or something like that. Have a great day, everyone! Last edited by plumboz; 12-21-2009 at 08:35 AM.

12-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#43
Croptop Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 1018434 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Aura One, Pixel 8 Pro	Alan, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for posting the coupon code way back when. I grabbed a copy of your book from Smashwords and added it to my queue. It finally made it to the top of the list and I'm about 3/4 of the way through now. I've really enjoyed the book so far and will certainly check out your next book (whichever one you end up publishing first -- although if I get to have a vote, I'd lobby for another Jerry and Ted adventure) when it's published. Happy holidays.

12-21-2009, 07:32 PM	#44
plumboz Novelist Posts: 591 Karma: 452032 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook	Croptop, Thanks for the very kind note. That sort of thing takes a day and makes it some sort of terrific, believe you me. I hope Boomerang continues to entertain all the way to the end. And thanks for the vote for another Ted and Jerry adventure. If you are so inspired, a review, however brief, at any of the venues carrying Boomerang (Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes and Noble) would be wonderful. Oh, and tell your friends! Especially the ones with $1.99 to spare. But in any case, thanks so much for letting me know you are enjoying it. You have made my day! Best, Alan

12-21-2009, 10:04 PM	#45
Billjr13 Addict Posts: 357 Karma: 550002 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Device: Sony PRS 700 & 650	Alan thanks again just finished Boomerang and posted a review at Smashwords. Merry Christmas and get the next book done. :0

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